Reporting to the Vice President Manufacturing Americas & Global Goodyear Production System, the Senior Director Manufacturing Latin America will be responsible for the implementation/execution of the operational and manufacturing strategies across the region. This position will ensure full alignment to the global and regional manufacturing strategies/objectives - Delivering the right tire at the right cost with the highest levels of quality and driving overall efficiency through the adoption/utilization of the Goodyear product system, while operating as a zero-harm culture for our associates and the environment. This includes full accountability for the operations and results of the tire manufacturing plants across the Latin America region.The incumbent will drive business performance in terms of safety, quality, cost, delivery and culture through strong cross-functional interaction with the plant and global teams (including, but not limited to, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Supply Chain, Human Resource (HR) and the Goodyear Product Systems). In partnership with plant leadership, he/she is responsible for driving culture and engagement initiatives to foster an environment and mindset of high performance, continuous improvement, collaboration and people development.Goodyear has 8 manufacturing plants and retreading facilities across the region, including Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Chile.Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Manufacturing Strategy:Responsible for deploying the overall LA Manufacturing direction, strategy, targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) that are aligned to the global/regional manufacturing strategy and through the product creation process (PCP)Support and provide input into the global manufacturing footprint optimization strategy through managing start-ups, shut-downs, adjustments of product lines by plants, etc.Drive and support capital planning needs to improve safety, improve flow, increase quality and reduce costsCollaborate with global/regional counterparts to drive "One Goodyear Way" through plantsManufacturing Performance:Owner of the end-to-end delivery of tires across Latin AmericaResponsible for the manufacturing KPIs and deliverables regarding safety, quality, cost, delivery, culture, service, new product industrialization (NPI), etc.Development of action planning to close gaps and drive improved performanceLead cross-functional teams (as needed) to continuously improve and leverage best practices to enhance overall performance within the plant(s)Lead the adoption and utilization of the Goodyear product system's processes and best practices to drive operational maturityBuilding Organizational Capability:Create and support a culture of success where safety and quality are embraced as a value, by modeling behavior, driving life-saving practices and knowledge/adherence to our global standards and specificationsBuild and develop the organization, teams and individuals towards business success through ensuring they have the tools, training and resources to do their jobs effectively and efficientlyManage, lead and enable change by understanding cultural dynamics in the plant(s)Build and sustain a safe, collaborative and engaged work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative leadershipBuilding People and Teams:Develop positive and trusting relationships within and outside of the plants, by valuing the contributions of othersOwn the development of the leadership talent pipeline through utilization of Goodyear programs and succession planningDrive the continuous development of associates through technical and functional skills/competency growth alignedProvide coaching, counseling and performance management of associate populationTravel:Frequent travel of up to 60-70% to plants for on-site presence to drive engagement, high performance and continuous improvementMonitor performance to drive accountabilityKEY STAKEHOLDERS – Internal & ExternalGlobal/Regional Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership – Vision, strategy, planning, alignment, performanceManufacturing Human Resources/Labor Relations – Review contract/negotiate issues, plant proceduresQuality and Technology Leadership/Teams –Manage waste and quality issuesPlant Leadership/Teams – Planning and execution of strategy/performance, updates, accountabilitySuppliers/Customers – Evaluate supplier capabilities, industry/customer expectations, field knowledge/performanceUnions – Education around improvements and competitivenessKEY EXPERIENCE15 or more years of experience in key leadership roles in a manufacturing and operations organizationExperience leading expansion, transformational efforts and lean manufacturing concepts across a large footprintDemonstrated turnaround and change management experience in building a high performing team and cultureExperience in managing at intersection between Manufacturing, Research and Development (R&D) and SalesMulticultural exposure - DesiredExperience working in global/regional/plant positions - DesiredKEY SKILLSProven leadership skills - Ability to build high-performance teams and interpersonal relationshipsAssociate development skillsAbility to drive accountabilityProven change leadership and transformation skills - Ability to communicate a compelling and easily understood vision and case for transformationDemonstrated knowledge and continuous improvement of tire manufacturing processesContinuous improvement mindset to achieve best-in-class approaches to deliver continuous and sustainable resultsProven capability in driving operational excellence, with a clear understanding of cross-functional linkages across end-to-end operationLI-EP1Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to .Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.